# Rechukka Pagatichukka

Rechukka Pagatichukka (transl. The Night Star and the Day Star) is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Raja Sevai (transl. Royal Service).

## Plot
### Telugu version

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom, Vijayapuri, ruled by Vijayarayalu, who resided with his wife, Sumati, and a baby boy. He is the satrap of Emperor Veera Raghava, the puppet at the tips of his sibling Vikramsimha, who is venomous. Once Vijayarayalu gets a call from him for the sessions, he spots the tribal leader Pulidora charging Vikram for outwitting his daughter Gowri, which he denies and mortifies her. Ergo, she commits suicide when enraged Pulidora onslaughts and Vikram edicts to slaughter him. At that point, Vijayarayalu blocks the offense and relieves Pulidora. Hence, the blackguards imprison him and set fire to his palace, but Sumati absconds with her son, who split. Vijayarayalu breaks the bars with the aid of Pulidora when generous army commander Dharmadeva is behind them. Pulidora counterfeits Vijayarayalu's death and transforms him into a rebel Rechukka. Accordingly, Dharmadeva backs when he detects Vijayarayalu's son and embraces him as Vijay Kumar. Sumati finds his whereabouts and enrolls as a governess. After a while, Veera Raghava is blessed with a baby girl whom Vikram ruses to slay but is secured and reared by Rechukka.
Years roll by, and Vijay Kumar, a gallant, acquires the faith of the Emperor. Veera Raghava announces Vikram's son Uttar Kumar as the heir, so Rechukka abducts him. Upon this, Vikram consigns the action of seizing Rechukka to Vijay within six months. Now, Vijay proceeds with his sidekick Ayomayam, who titles him Pagatichukka and Tough Nuts to antagonists. Unbeknownst to Vijay, he is acquainted with the princess, and they crush her when Pulidora drags him to Rechukka. Here, Vijay shows his bravery, and they felicitate him, & jails Ayomayam. At this moment, Rechukka moves to the border, and Pagatichukka frees Ayomayam & Uttar Kumar. Plus, he captivates the princess and summons Rechhukka for dual. Thus, in Rechukka & Pagatichukka combat, Rechukka is beaten and hauled to the fort. Sumati detects her husband and proclaims Vijay's birth secret. Fortuitously, Vijay lands & listens to it and pleads pardon from his father, who is smug to have a remarkable son. Today, they aim to protect the princess & the dynasty. Overhearing it, Vikram grabs everything and presents it before the court, where Vijayarayalu cracks his diabolic shade. At last, Rechukka & Pagatichukka cease Vikram and retrieve his daughter to Veera Raghava. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay Kumar & the Princess.

### Tamil version

Vijayavarman is the chief security officer of King Mahibalan. Mahibalan's younger brother Vikraman captures the kingdom. Vikraman goes for hunting one day. There he meets a girl, Gowri, who is the daughter of the chief of the mountain tribe, Bommanna. He promises that he will marry her and makes love to Gowri. Vikraman returns to the palace and calls for a meeting of local chiefs as he is afraid that the mountain tribes may come and take revenge. In the meantime, Gowri becomes pregnant. Bommanna brings her to the king's court while the meeting with local chiefs was in progress. He demands that Vikraman takes Gowri as his wife. But Vikraman feigns ignorance. Gowri commits suicide in the court itself. Bommanna swears that he will take revenge. Vikraman orders his soldiers to arrest Bommanna, but Vijayavarman objects. Bommanna escapes. Vikraman imprisons Vijayavarman. Bommanna rescues him from the prison and both plan to overthrow Vikraman. The rest of the story deals with many twists and turns.

## Cast
### Telugu version

* N. T. Rama Rao as Vijay Kumar
* Sowcar Janaki as Rajakumari
* S. V. Ranga Rao as Vijaya Rayalu
* V. Nagayya as Dharma Devudu
* Rajanala as Uttara Kumarudu
* R. Nageswara Rao as Vikram Simhudu
* Relangi as Ayyomayam
* C.S.R. as Maharaju Veera Raghava
* Padmanabham as Takku
* Peketi Sivaram as Bhayankara Simhudu
* Balakrishna as Tikku
* Mahankali Venkaiah as Puli Dora
* Kannamba as Sumathi Devi
* S. Varalakshmi as Gowri
* Girija
* Chaya Devias pootakulamma avva
* Mohana

### Tamil version

List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan and from the film's song book.

## Production

The film was produced by N. Thrivikrama Rao, who also wrote the story, under the banner Swasthi Sri Pictures and was directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The dialogues were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rahman while the editing was done by G. D. Joshi. A. Krishnan was in charge of audiography while the recordings were done by K. Harinath. Vembatti Satyam handled the choreography and the still photography was done by R. N. Nagaraja Rao.
The film was simultaneously produced in Telugu and Tamil and in Kannada with the title Rajashekara.

## Soundtrack

Music composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Jr.

### Telugu Soundtrack

| Song Title | Singers | length |
| "Vardhillara" | P. Leela | 3:37 |
| "Neeve Ninoy" | S. Janaki | 4:17 |
| "Bhala Bhale Devuda" | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram | 3:05 |
| "Aadu Pilla" | Pithapuram, S. Janaki | 4:18 |
| "Maa Aasa Neevega" | P. Leela | 4:27 |
| "Annalaara Thammulaara" | Ghantasala | 4:40 |
| "Pantham Patti" | Pithapuram | 3:30 |
| "Kaadhaa Avunaa" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 2:55 |
| "Manave Seyani" | Ghantasala | 3:28 |
| "Kuchchu Topi" | Ghantasala, A. P. Komala | 4:24 |
| "Prema Premani" | P. Susheela | 2:28 |
the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.

### Tamil Soundtrack

| Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
| "Konjum Kanne Kumaaraa" | P. Leela | |
| "Paruva Kaalam Thavari Ponaal" | S. Janaki | |
| "Baleh Pervali Kannappaa" | Thiruchi Loganathan & A. L. Raghavan | 01:41 |
| "Kaadai Kauthaarigale" | A. L. Raghavan & S. Janaki | 03:05 |
| "Kannaana Kanmaniye" | P. Leela & group | 04:11 |
| "Mudiyaadhu Solla Mudiyaadhu" | Ghantasala & P. Susheela | 02:42 |
| "Thoodhu Sellaayo" | Ghantasala & P. Susheela | 03:27 |
| "Konangi Kullaa Poattu" | A. L. Raghavan & A. P. Komala | 04:16 |
| "Kaadhal Kadhaigal Pesi" | P. Susheela | |
| "Onghaara Kaali Maahaali" | S. C. Krishnan & group | 02:25 |